Korean War

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The Korean War proved to the world that only "Limited Wars" (non-nuclear) will have to be fought in the future (Vietnam War). The world also learned that they did NOT like "Limited Wars." Limited Wars appear to be futile to society.

The first detail you need to know is that the Vietnamese War (roughly 1963 to 1975) and the Korean War (1950-1953) were two different wars taking place at different times and in different locations. There are some striking similarities, however. In both cases, a country was divided into two parts, with the northern part being communist and the southern part being anti-communist, and the US became involved in a struggle to prevent the north from taking over the south, an effort which was successful in the case of the Korean War and unsuccessful in the case of the Vietnamese War.

The Korean War began on June 25, 1950 and ended in July 1953. At the end of the war it is said to have cost the United States of America sixty-seven billion dollars to have financed the war.

The purpose of the Korean Conflict was to prevent the spread of communism. The 5 main countries involved (not to take away from the other nations whose citizens took part in the UN's police action) each had their own reasons for fighting the Korean War. Kim Il Sung, leader of the communist North Koreans, declared war at 11:00 a.m. on 25 June, 1950, some 7 hours after his forces crossed the 38th parallel into South Korea. His goal was to unite the Korean Peninsula under the rule of the Korean Communist Party. South Korea was fighting for the survival of its fledgling democratic society. Communist China engaged UN forces to keep North Korea intact as a communist nation, probably to act as a buffer between it and the US supported Republic of Korea. The United States had as its stated objective a return to the status quo ante, in other words, to push the invaders back across the 38th parallel. In so doing, the US hoped to deter the domino effect and halt the spread of communism in Asia. The Soviet Union did not take an active part in the hostilities, but it did supply advisors and equipment to the North Koreans. Their purpose was probably to observe US doctrine and hope for a weakening of the US, militarily, politically and economically.

The spoils of war cannot be divided until the war is over. Korea was the property of Japan; just as America was the property of Great Britain in 1775.

The Soviet Union was boycotting the UN General Assembly when the vote was taken. You can be sure they had serious regret over that decision. The guy who made that call was probably making small rocks out of big rocks.

Korean War 2 is " WORLD WAR III". North Korea won't go down easily without pulling down China, USA, Russia, Japan, and South Korea. North Korean government is crazy but they are not stupid. So War is not option but it will be suicidal action for all countries surround Korean Peninsua including USA ( Hawaii, Alaska, Guam). Korean Unification will happen probably alot sooner then South Korean government expect. North Korean government cannot be isolate for along. It has been 60 years of North Korea isolation. North Korea people know the changing world. They simply cannot demonstrate or go against North Korean government. North Korea working class citizens are afraid " North Korean Law". Gun shot to the head. The new North Korean dictator is immature.

At the start of the Korean War, the two sides fighting were the North Koreans, with training and material support from the USSR, against South Korea, with training and material support from the US and the UK. When North Korea was on the brink of victory the US entered the war on the side of South Korea, officially as United Nations troops. Just when it seemed the South had the momentum to win, China entered the war for the North and fought the South and UN troops to a stalemate.

MacArthur wanted to cut the supply lines of the North Korean army.

Inchon was what is called a turning movement. Instead of going at an enemy force, you go around them and capture some strategic objective in the enemy's rear which totally disrupts their ability to function.

North Korean supply lines ran through Seoul. Seoul, being close to Inchon, was vulnerable to an amphibious assault. The North Koreans were not defending Seoul adequately because all their troops were committed to breaking the Pusan Perimeter. They never expected a landing at Inchon(see David Halberstram's "The Coldest Winter").

Basically, landing at Inchon would take the North Koreans by surprise. Taking Seoul would cut their supply lines. The risks were much less than going straight at the North Koreans' front lines. And it would force the North Koreans to abandon the invasion of South Korea. That is why General MacArthur took the risk.

June 25th 1950 I when North Korea Com's crossed the 38th parallel

the Korean civilians living in the Korean war was hard, during the summer it was all dust and the heat. ohh and the bitter cold of winter when the men slept with their boots on and there weapons nagianst there chest just waiting for the alarm to go off. it was hard, really hard.

* Korea remained divided between a Communist North and a non-Communist (and relatively free) South, with the dividing line between them almost exactly where it was before. Thus, from our perspective, it was a successful defense of South Korea's territory. * The North Koreans rabid with communist doctoraniation saw the South as an enemy, made soft by the American administration, which they construed as capitalist exploitation and as usual decided to destroy it and replace it with a Peoples Republic where everyone is equal. (Which usually means miserably poor and ignorant). * The war didn't really end. In 1954, the Soviet officials and representatives that fought in the Korean War met in Switzerland but failed to draw up a stable peace plan. They were unable to settle the unification of Korea, but agreed to work toward the agreement of a stable peace treaty. So North and South Korea were not happy, but a peace treaty was signed by US and China without the participation of the two Koreas. So basically the war did not end. So politically and militarily the war was inconclusive, the two sides still watched each other over the demilitarized zone waiting for the day when the fight might begin again. * The outcome of the Korean War was a truce or cease fire to an inconclusive conflict with no victory. * The Korean War was a deadlock, it didn't end far from where it started. Half of Korea's industry and a third of all homes were destroyed. There were 4 million military and civilian casualties: 33,600 Americans, 16,000 UN allies, 415,000 South Koreans, 520,000 North Koreans and 900,000 Chinese (estimated). *

* Technically the Korean war is still going on. The United States still has troops in South Korea guarding the demilitarized zone and the North Koreans have troops on the other side. There is a cease fire in effect...but the war has never been resolved over 50 years later.

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After brilliant offensives in Korea and the capture of Pyonyang it appeared the Korean war was finished but the Chinese attacked the UN Forces, crossing the Yalu river with Four infantry armies, three artillery divisions, an anti - aircraft regiment and 260,000 men. The UN forces were forced to retreat and a standoff was achieved at the 38th parallel.

The U.S., during a lull in the fighting, announced that negotiations might be possible with both sides separated by the 38th parallel. As usual MacArthur rejected the idea of a negotiated settlement. MacArthur continued to make statements that were contrary to the official position of Washington, and specifically Truman. The arrogant MacArthur had derailed the U.S. initiative by daring China to continue the war. The Pentagon received his message, which infuriated many high ranking officials. Acheson said that MacArthur had "shot his mouth off" for the last time. The next morning Truman awakened to the news of MacArthur's "sabotage". At that moment he could no longer tolerate his insubordination. Truman had considered firing MacArthur many times previous to this, but this was the last straw. Actually the order of Dec. 6 which MacArthur had disobeyed was explicit enough to warrant court-martial proceedings. MacArthur's statements were causing consternation in Washington as was his insulting personal letter to Ridgway. His advice letter to the House of Representatives again infuriated everyone. The British Government called the letter the "most dangerous" of an "apparently unending series of indiscretions". They claimed it was another irresponsible statement without the authorization of the U.S. or any U.N. member government. The Foreign Secretary complained that MacArthur wanted a war with China, and his leadership could no longer be tolerated. In reality, MacArthur did want to invade China, but in a dangerous way. He suggested using nuclear weapons against them if he was allowed to invade.On Apr. 6 a meeting was held with Truman to determine how to get rid of MacArthur. Truman insisted "I'm going to fire him right now". MacArthur was ordered to turnover his command at once to Lt. General Ridgway. General Bradley warned Truman that if MacArthur heard about the orders before they reached him officially he might resign with an arrogant flair. Truman exclaimed "He isn't going to resign on me, I want him fired". MacArthur's dismissal was announced on late night radio:

"With deep regret I have concluded that General of the Army Douglas MacArthur is unable to give his wholehearted support to the policies of the U.S. Government and of the U.N. in matters pertaining to his official duties. In view of the specific responsibilities imposed upon me by the Constitution of the U.S. and the added responsibilities entrusted to me by the U.N. I have decided that I must make a change in command in the Far East. I have, therefore, relieved General MacArthur of his command and have designated Lt. Gen. Matthew Ridgway as his successor". MacArthur accepted the unsurprising news impassively. He said that he had never disobeyed orders, and that his dismissal was a plot in Washington to weaken the American position in the Far East.

Fundamentally, the reason that MacAurther was fired was that he broke the longstanding U.S. tradition that military officers DON'T try to dictate political decisions to their civilian superiors. In effect, MacAurther was interfering in political matters by making his pronouncements - that is, he was trying to make political policy, rather than execute policy decided upon by the civilian command. Truman was entirely correct in firing him, and only MacAurther's public popularity prevented a court-martial (which, frankly, was entirely warranted, given the situation).

The division of North and South Korea did not change at the end of the Cold War. The DMZ (demilitarized zone) has been in place since the cease fire, and the country has been divided near the 38th parallel since the end of World War II.

Some get rich because of wars.

Some loose everything they've ever owned.

A very few become powerful.

A great number are rendered powerless.

Many ar scared by wars.

Many gladly do the scaring.

Wars elevate a select few to fame.

Wars create a few who become infamous.

Wars destroy.

Wars maim.

Wars kill.

Jizi (Gija) from Zhou dynasty ruled Korean peninsula first at 11th century BCE, after that, Emperor Wu of Han conquered Korean peninsula and established commandery called Lelang in Pyongyang in 108 BC. Korea was also conquered by Mongolian and governed by Yuan Dynasty. Korea was part of China until became totally independent form mainland China after 1895.

The main kinds of medicine used during the Korean war were pain killers and antibiotics. A lot of other over-the-counter medications were also used.

french and british.

antagonist is russia.

Eisenhower was the one that made a campaign promise to find a way to end the Korean War if elected. He was actually successful in fulfilling this promise soon after he was elected.

The most famous person in North Korea is Kim Jong-un, its supreme ruler.

It was fought in the north and the south of Korea with both sides making pushes into enemy territory. The war ended dead in the middle of Korea when the Chinese pushed the Americans back to south koreas borders.

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http://www.homeofheroes.com/members/04_SS/siverstar.html

That particular page is Marine Corps Korean War Silver Star recipients